News : Empyrean kick off 'Quietus' Aus tour this weekend

Released in December 2008 through Prime Cuts Music, ‘QUIETUS’, the debut album from this outstanding extreme symphonic metal sextet from Brisbane, has been met with positive reviews from press and fans alike. The readers of www.metalobsession.net proclaimed it the #2 Australian metal album of 2008 (link), and now the band is backing it all up with a national tour taking in Melbourne (AA & 18+ shows), Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney and Adelaide.

This is one band ready to make an impact. Do not miss them on their ‘Quietus’ Australian tour starting March 27!

“In all its powerful and eloquent majesty, check this record out now! 9/10” (Metalobsession.net)

“This band could be primed to make some serious waves in this scene”(Pyromusic.net)

“Masterfully crafting an atmosphere with haunting keys underscoring the bulk of the record, Empyrean have created a cohesive, considered piece of art that works as an album played from start to finish.” (Rave Magazine)

“If you’re black metal preference leans toward the symphonic, then Quietus comes highly recommended.” (Blistering.com)

EMPYREAN – ‘Quietus’ Australian Tour 2009
Fri, Mar 27: The Castle, Dandenong, VIC w/ Ne Obliviscaris, Death Audio +1 (All Ages)
Sat, Mar 28: East Brunswick Club, Melbourne, VIC w/ Ne Obliviscaris, In Malice’s Wake, AMDBL
Fri, Apr 3: Monstrothic (Rosies Live), Brisbane, QLD w/ Ne Obliviscaris, Cadaverine +1
Sat, Apr 4: Brannigan’s Tavern, Gold Coast, QLD w/ Ne Obliviscaris, Silver Ocean Storm +1
Fri, May 22: The Enigma Bar, Adelaide, SA w/ Lord, Truth Corroded & Se Bon Ki Ra
Fri, July 3: The Basement, Canberra, ACT w/ Aeon of Horus & more TBA
Sat, July 4:  Bald Faced Stag, Sydney, NSW w/ Aeon of Horus & more TBA

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